With approximately 90% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients that are under development falling into the two low solubility classes of the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS), solubility enhancement technologies represent a strongly growing need for the pharmaceutical industry globally. Our current research covering solubility enhancement technologies and the related excipients market forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10% in the period from 2014 to 2024 for this highly important segment, driven by the demand for solubility enhancement excipients. Continue reading
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A complex combination of factors is driving specialty biocides demand in Southeast Asia. With the 5% growth forecast in biocides consumption during 2014-2019, Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing regions for biocides globally.
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Asian rubber sector looks forward to yearly gains after 2014
Originally posted on Rubber Journal Asia, December 12, 2014.
Asia is a dominant region in terms of global rubber output and consumption. The bloc accounted for about half of the global rubber consumption and close to half of the global output in 2012, according to an earlier report by Ceresana, a Germany-based industrial market research company.
This year, however, various issues involving prices, supply, and demand have put several roadblocks for the region’s rubber industry.Continue reading
Southeast Asia – The Fourth Largest Synthetic Latex Polymers Market Globally, Finds Kline
On a global scale, Southeast Asia represents the fourth largest market for synthetic latex polymers, accounting for 8% of the global consumption, according to the recently published Synthetic Latex Polymers: Southeast Asia Market Analysis and Opportunities report by global consulting and research firm Kline & Company. Although it is significantly smaller than the leading global markets, such as the United States, Europe, and China, it is still much larger than the developing markets of the Middle East, Brazil, and India. All markets are scheduled to be closely analyzed in our recently launched new program – Synthetic Latex Polymers: Global Business Analysis and Opportunities. Within Southeast Asia, countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia account for 82% of synthetic latex polymers consumption in the region. Acrylonitrile-butadiene (AB nitrile) is the leading product type, accounting for 44.6% of the total consumption in the region by volume, followed by styrene acrylics.Continue reading
Polymers for Solubility Enhancement Will Drive the Oral Solid Dosage Forms Market, According to Kline
Poor solubility has been a major challenge in the formulation development for oral solid dosage form (OSDF) pharmaceuticals, a preferred route for pharmaceutical consumption. Various methods have been researched to improve solubility of poorly soluble API and among these the use of polymers for solubility enhancement in solid dispersions is among the most popular. Identifying the importance of the trend and to fulfill inadequately assessed market for polymers for solubility enhancement, global consulting and research firm Kline & Company is announcing the undertaking of a comprehensive study on Polymers for Solubility Enhancement in Pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage Forms: Global Market Analysis and Opportunities. The study will cover current and forecast demand by major products, supplier sales, and technical and market trends, as well as market opportunities and challenges for manufacturers of these polymers worldwide.Continue reading
Growth Foreseen at All Levels of the Oral Solid Dosage Form Excipients Market, According to Kline
Complex combination of factors are driving the market of specialty excipients for OSDF globally
On a global scale, the oral solid dosage form (OSDF) excipients market is growing sustainably, historically exhibiting a robust increase. This market is valued at nearly $2.3 billion in the United States, Europe, India, and China, according to recently published Specialty Excipients for Oral Solid Dosage Form Pharmaceuticals Global Series: Business Analysis and Opportunities by worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company.Continue reading
Latest Personal Care Ingredients Industry Update Now Published
The latest updates from Kline’s Personal Care Ingredients: Market Analysis describe recently implemented and proposed regulations, ongoing and pending investments within the industry, and new product launches. Additionally, the update explores how the industry is responding to silicone concerns within formulations.
From a regulatory perspective, Brazil’s Health Agency, Anvisa, recently announced new regulations restricting the use of lead acetate, pyrogallol, formaldehyde, and paraformaldehyde within personal care product formulations. Concurrently, the U.S.-based Natural Products Association has noted a 50% increase over 2012 in the certification rate of new natural products.Continue reading
Synthetic Latex Polymers – A USD 30 Billion+ Market that’s Building Globally, Sees Kline
Consisting of a 10 million dry tonne, USD 30 billion+ market, the global synthetic latex polymers (SLP) market is a sizeable one. Although the North America and European markets remain the largest consumers of synthetic latex polymers, claiming some 56% of global volume, strong shifts are being seen in markets as diverse as China, India, and the Middle East according to recent findings within the Synthetic Latex Polymers Global Series: Business Analysis and Opportunities report by international market research and management consulting firm Kline & Company.Continue reading
No Mirage – The Thriving Middle-East Synthetic Latex Polymer Market
Consisting of a near 10 million dry tonne, $US 30+ billion market, the global synthetic latex polymer (SLP) market is a sizeable one. Although the North American and European markets remain the largest consumers of synthetic latex polymers, claiming some 56% of global volume, strong shifts are being seen in markets as diverse as China, India, and the Middle East.
With growth notably outpacing mature markets, China now claims a quarter of global SLP consumption, while the comparatively smaller markets of India and the Middle East are gaining significantly greater importance and represent among the best performing regions in terms of market growth. Continue reading
Natural Personal Care Markets Flourishing in China and Japan
While many countries have significant and growing natural cosmetics and toiletries markets, China and Japan represent two markets of particular interest and potential.
In 2013, the Chinese natural personal care is posting growth of almost 25%, fueled by a cultural reliance on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), increased – confidence-inspiring – transparency in product safety and health related matters, and growing affluence. TCM-based brands still dominate the market, but foreign competitors are starting to gain market share. Continue reading